Today marks Windrush Day, a significant occasion to honor the contributions of the Windrush generation to British society. The Windrush generation, who arrived from the Caribbean to help rebuild Britain after World War II, have been celebrated for their resilience, culture, and impact on British culture and economy. The HMT Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks 76 years ago, marking the beginning of this transformative migration. However, many have faced injustices, particularly due to the Windrush Scandal, where numerous members of the community were wrongfully detained, denied legal rights, and threatened with deportation. The Labour Party has pledged to urgently reform the compensation scheme for Windrush victims and families, ensuring respect and dignity at its core. Prominent figures, including Keir Starmer, have reiterated their commitment to delivering justice and preventing such a scandal from happening again. Celebrations and acknowledgments of the Windrush generation's contributions have taken place across the UK, with calls for continued support and recognition of their legacy.
I was privileged to join the Windrush Day service at Coventry Cathedral today. The contribution of the Windrush generation – and the injustice done to them – mustn't be forgotten. They are owed justice, full and swift compensation, and a commitment to build a welcoming country. https://t.co/G5h7DpgS2p
Labour will work with Windrush victims and families to make sure justice is done. https://t.co/KYvziAcQdc
Today we celebrate the contribution of the Windrush generation to our country. But justice has taken far too long for the Windrush community. A Labour government will deliver change and begin to right those injustices. https://t.co/aubOPDVicV
Justice matters. The Windrush community have given so much to Britain. On #WindrushDay we honour them and their service. A Labour government led by @Keir_Starmer will ensure those failed by government receive the compensation they deserve. https://t.co/OjzpDsgaNR
Victims of the Windrush scandal, who were treated so appallingly by the British government with such devastating consequences, have waited far too long for justice & compensation I am glad that a Labour government will put that right #WindrushDay https://t.co/6wA6TzdDiC https://t.co/VdnPwAlCP0
Great to celebrate #WindrushDay with some truly iconic Lambeth #Windrush pioneers. Their dedication and history makes our borough vibrant and rich. 76 years on, we recognise the injustice faced by so many. Labour will continue to fight for them to receive proper compensation. https://t.co/2ic558Euuw https://t.co/yGmMgA5eMK
Today on Windrush Day, we celebrate the contributions of the Windrush generation to rebuilding our country after the Second World War and all they continue to do. We commemorate and honour the strength, tenacity and courage of the Windrush generation. https://t.co/CasCHt1Uz5
Today marks 76 years since the HMT Windrush arrived in the UK. We remember the contribution the Windrush generation made to our society, but also the injustices they faced and continue to endure. They're owed not just compensation, but a commitment to build a welcoming country.
Today, on #WindrushDay, we honor the incredible contributions and resilience of the Windrush generation. Let’s continue to celebrate and support the diversity that enriches our communities. Love to all those who came over to make Britain stronger ❤️
Celebrating #WindrushDay with my Lambeth friends & neighbours @FloEshalomi & @BellRibeiroAddy A day to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Windrush pioneers & their descendants, and to redouble our efforts to address the appalling injustices they have suffered https://t.co/29UDHoL0Yb
On this Windrush Day I’m thinking of the extraordinary contribution of the Windrush generation to our country. We give thanks for all they achieved in building modern Britain, whilst recognising the scale of the injustices that they have faced.
Today is Windrush Day. A day where we honour the invaluable contributions of those that arrived in Tilbury, on the Empire Windrush, 76 years ago. As well as the other members of the Windrush generation who followed them in the months and years after. 🧵(1/2)
Justice has taken far too long for the Windrush community. My government will deliver change and won’t let this happen again. I’m determined to make sure those who were failed by the government receive proper compensation. https://t.co/RRR3bkANRW
Today is Windrush Day, a day where we celebrate the enormous contribution that Afro-Carribean people have made to our city & our country. Honoured to have spoke at the celebration event by @cahn_uk, & we must double our resolve to fight for justice for the Windrush Generation. https://t.co/GZKu5fYJb8
The National Windrush monument in #Vauxhall was designed to acknowledge the contribution of the Windrush Generation in rebuilding Britain after WWII. Today on #WindrushDay we reflect &honour their courage and dedication. We also remember the many still fighting for justice. https://t.co/eiGA32Cp4L
On #WindrushDay we pay tribute to the Windrush pioneers & the campaigners who’ve fought for justice after the shameful Windrush scandal. It was an honour for @SadiqKhan & I to meet with some of them again this week. Labour is determined to get them the justice they deserve. https://t.co/uTpG20A2cQ
It was an honour to meet Windrush survivors and campaigners with @YvetteCooperMP. Today, we celebrate the contribution of the Windrush generation to our country, and on 4 July we have the opportunity to elect a Labour govt to begin the process of righting the injustices. https://t.co/jbtdnLWKGK
The next government should do this. The Windrush victims have suffered long enough. https://t.co/LjNYKCVpQc
Today marks Windrush Day. The Windrush generation has made an immense contribution to our country’s economy and culture. For years, they have been treated appallingly. Justice has taken far too long. A Labour government won’t let this happen again.
On Windrush Day we honour the remarkable contribution of the Windrush generation to Britain. But too many people are still waiting for compensation after the shameful Windrush Scandal. Labour is determined to get them the justice they are owed https://t.co/1Q0zyTmGRb
On Windrush Day, we celebrate the enduring legacy of African & Caribbean communities who came to this country and changed it for the better. We are still demanding justice for the victims of the Windrush Scandal — and we will never give in. https://t.co/ghap5mOn8R
Today is #Windrush Day. I’m thinking of all of those pioneers who came from The Caribbean, Africa, and Asia who helped rebuild our country after War. From our Armed Forces, to the NHS, and the many in between, families like mine selflessly contributed to our country 🇬🇧 https://t.co/Pbo9ImdJWm
Today we celebrate the men and women who came to Britain from all over the Commonwealth to help rebuild Britain after the Second World War. We must never forget the Windrush Generation or all the injustice they and their descendants have faced #WindrushDay #Windrush76
Today is Windrush Day where we honour the Windrush generation's contribution to our country. I was honoured to meet members of the Windrush generation with @ThangamDebb in Bristol yesterday. Labour will deliver justice and ensure that a scandal like this cannot happen again. https://t.co/7z8ze4H7nM
Today, we ensure that the Windrush Generation is celebrated and appreciated for their transformative cultural and economic contributions to British society. 💜 Read our reflective blog for #WindrushDay 👇 https://t.co/KmeAcdYTGC Image Credit: @RMGreenwich Artist: Kareen Cox https://t.co/cph75G1I13
Today we celebrate the wonderful contribution of the #WindrushGeneration to life in Britain, and particularly to the @churchofengland and vibrant expressions of faith and worship across the country. I continue to pray for justice and healing for those impacted by the Windrush… https://t.co/uBY5TbFPnu
On this #WindrushDay I want to give thanks to pioneers that came to Britain in 1948 to rebuild our society after WWII. Their instrumental role in the early days of our National Health Service and more widely in our society cannot be overstated. The way the Windrush generation has… https://t.co/l8B88Qiyd9
Today we mark Windrush Day. Justice has taken far too long for the Windrush generation. The next Labour government will work with Windrush victims and families and urgently reform the compensation scheme, putting respect and dignity at its core. https://t.co/EvNPKayIZr
Far too many victims of the Windrush scandal are still waiting for the justice they deserve. The next Labour government will work with them and their families and urgently reform the compensation scheme, putting respect and dignity at its core. https://t.co/q33bnh49yi
The contribution of the Windrush Generation has been so varied & valuable, yet justice has taken far too long. The next Labour government will work with Windrush victims & families and urgently reform the compensation scheme, putting respect & dignity at its core. #WindrushDay https://t.co/ZKl3aOug1D
This Windrush Day, we celebrate the contribution of the Windrush generation and their descendants. 💛 https://t.co/FT2iqF2dTT
Today is #WindrushDay, a day to recognise and thank those who arrived on Empire Windrush and their descendants, for the enormous contributions they made to Britain. We mark today with a collection that educates about and celebrates the #WindrushGeneration: https://t.co/aFvLje7RD8
London would not be the best city in the world without the men, women & children who arrived from the Caribbean on HMT Empire Windrush. This #WindrushDay - we shine a light on the Windrush Generation so that their contribution will never be forgotten. https://t.co/5HjjE15ywg
The contribution of the Windrush Generation is vast and varied. Arriving from the Caribbean to help rebuild Britain, they brought not only a sense of style but also a strong sense of community, including my dad and mum. We celebrate their impact on British culture. #WindrushDay https://t.co/GeYSLjyEt2
London would not be the best city in the world without the men, women and children who arrived from the Caribbean on HMT Empire Windrush on this day 76 years ago. This Windrush Day, we shine a light on the Windrush Generation so that their contribution will never be forgotten. https://t.co/uYjeGnZE6r
Today, on Windrush Day, we honour the Windrush generation’s invaluable contribution to our country. They embody the best of Britain. However, instead of being thanked, they have been badly mistreated. Justice has taken too long. My Labour government won’t let this happen again.
On Windrush Day we celebrate the generation that helped rebuild post-war Britain. The Green Party is committed to ending the hostile environment that has caused immense suffering for those who have been caught up in it, including the Windrush generation. https://t.co/kcojdxTYX2
Today we remember the Windrush generations contribution to rebuilding Britain after WWII, honour their courage & resilience & remember the injustices they have suffered. Justice has taken far too long for the Windrush generation, Labour will ensure its delivered. #WindrushDay https://t.co/quLnRXQD4d
76 years ago today, the Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks 🧡 To celebrate #WindrushDay is to appreciate how migrants define Britain in so many positive ways, and to recognise that the fight for justice for the victims and families of the Windrush Scandal is still ongoing. https://t.co/nnMAGjznmS
Windrush Day today. Time to honour the courage and resilience of that generation. Who included my own parents @WindrushLives https://t.co/hClPTOM3IC
Today we celebrate #Windrush2024. A day to honour the contribution the Windrush generation - and all migrants - make to our society, culture and economy. Diolch for shaping our nation for the better ♥️ 📸 Africa Community Centre - Windrush Project by Isioma Ikediashi https://t.co/Lmq1eNx5pL
Happy #WindrushDay ! Today marks a significant moment in our history as we celebrate the remarkable contributions of the Windrush generation to British society. Their resilience, culture, and unwavering spirit have enriched our nation in countless ways. Let's take this… https://t.co/ccjLqRroKO
Justice has taken far too long for the Windrush generation. The next Labour government will work with Windrush victims and families and urgently reform the compensation scheme, putting respect and dignity at its core. https://t.co/acXnwCVrKw
Today we're launching @AREtweets_ #WindrushManifesto I'm so proud to have written this with @ppvernon (an icon!) and Windrush survivors and campaigners. We want: 👉🏿Legal support for Windrush claims 👉🏿Citizenship for all Windrush families 👇🏿 And more https://t.co/TsI1q7quIj https://t.co/bnyPVgE1fU
Event to celebrate Windrush generation https://t.co/TZ6Kul7lDq